‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Release Delayed By Almost A Year

The release of the “Top Gun” sequel has been delayed nearly a year to June 26, 2020, Variety reported Wednesday. “Top Gun: Maverick” had been originally scheduled to take off in theaters on July 12 of next year.

In late May, it appeared the need for speed was paramount ― for Paramount. Cruise posted a photo that suggested early production had begun. The star tweeted “#Day1” under a picture of his brash character Maverick gazing back at his fighter jet. “FEEL THE NEED” was stamped on the image.

Cruise reprises his role as Maverick from the 1986 hit ― but he’s a flight instructor now in an era of drones.

According to USA Today, Maverick is now a mentor to a more diverse class of pilots, including a woman (Monica Barbaro). Miles Teller plays the son of Maverick’s deceased pal “Goose” (Anthony Edwards) and Val Kilmer returns as Maverick’s rival “Iceman.”